SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Partner with NOEW
From March 9-14, 2026, New Orleans will come alive to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation across the city.
The entire week builds toward The NOEW Summit at Loyola University on March 12 & March 13, where over 5,000 entrepreneurs, students, investors, and civic leaders will gather to learn, connect, and inspire what's next.
Business Beyond Tech
This year, we're expanding our lens beyond tech to include the full spectrum of businesses.
Retail shops, restaurants, design studios, manufacturers, creative services, healthcare innovators, and yes, tech startups too. Your partnership puts you at the center of where real connections happen.
WHY NOEW?
15 YEARS STRONG
Bringing together the Gulf South's entrepreneurial ecosystem
5K+ REGISTRANTS
Entrepreneurs across all sectors plus students, investors, universities and government leaders
2 FULL DAYS
High-energy programming
at Loyola University New Orleans
BUILT FOR ACTION
Inspirational sessions, hands-on workshops, meaningful connections
WHO ATTENDS
71%
UNDER 35
53%
ACTIVE FOUNDERS
61%
FEMALE
69%
FIRST TIMERS
Sponsorships & Brand Activations
Choose your level.
We have options for all levels of participation.
Each of our tiers unlocks different opportunities to connect with your target audience.
PACKAGE OPPORTUNITIES
HEADLINE PARTNER
Highest visibility and engagement throughout the Summit.
Prominent logo placement across all marketing, featured social media inclusion, speaking opportunities, content collaboration at the Summit, and priority placement for tabling or info booths.
AMPLIFIER PARTNER
Strong brand presence with digital and on-site engagement
Logo featured on website, event program, and donor boards, with spotlight moments in social media campaigns and email outreach, plus swag distribution at the Summit.
RHYTHM PARTNER
Essential visibility with authentic community connection
Logo recognition on website, program, and donor boards, with strategic mentions in social content and email communications to build awareness across the NOEW ecosystem.
Signature Programming
NOEW partners shape the experience.
From AI buildathons to live problem-solving sessions, NOEW offers unique activation opportunities you won't find anywhere else.
VIBEATHON Exclusive
AI buildathon where teams create products, music, or film
ELEVATOR PITCH Exclusive
Filmed pitches ready for founders to distribute to their community.
THE HOT BOX Exclusive
Live on-stage problem-solving with experts and founders
FOUNDER SHOWCASE
Collection of creative and innovative businesses showcasing what they're building
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Direct connections with founders, students, and young professionals.
SECTOR SPOTLIGHT
Host and program a 90 mins. block of programming on a specific topic.
NOEW at Night
The Summit doesn’t end when the sessions do.
NOEW after-hours programming brings the ecosystem together for music, food, and conversations that turn into partnerships, featuring an exclusive two-hour happy hour at Gasa Gasa with live music and surprise performances.